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Tamela Mann

Acting Born Jun 9, 1966 Limestone County, Texas, USA 24 credits
24
Total Credits
2001–2025
25 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Tamela Mann works in acting. Born June 9, 1966 in Limestone County, Texas, USA. Archytele tracks 24 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

as Self

Sherri

as Self - Guest

Tamron Hall

as Self - Guest

Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns

2009
Film

The Color Purple

as First Lady

Nero Wolfe

as Cora Simmons

Late Night Line-Up

as Cora

Frequent co-stars

K Callan 1 shared title
Lamman Rucker 1 shared title
Denise Boutte 1 shared title
LaVan Davis 1 shared title
David Mann 1 shared title
Juanita Jennings 1 shared title
Terri J. Vaughn 1 shared title
Brian Bremer 1 shared title
Cameron Arnett 1 shared title
Jeannette Sousa 1 shared title

Career timeline

Madea's Destination Wedding
The Color PurpleTruth Be Told
SherriTyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming
Soul Santa
Tyler Perry's Assisted Living
Tamron Hall
Merry Wishmas
Mann & Wife
Sparkle
Madea's Big Happy Family
Tyler Perry's Meet the BrownsMadea Goes to Jail
NPR Tiny Desk ConcertsMeet the Browns
Diary of a Mad Black WomanTyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play
Madea's Class Reunion - The Play
Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The PlayTyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play
Kingdom ComeTyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play

Full Filmography

24 titles
  • NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008) as Self
  • Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
  • Tamron Hall (2019) as Self - Guest
  • Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns (2009)
  • Tyler Perry's Assisted Living (2020)
  • Tyler Perry's I Can Do Bad All By Myself - The Play (2002) as Cora
  • The Color Purple (2023) as First Lady
  • Tyler Perry's A Madea Homecoming (2022) as Cora
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  • Madea Goes to Jail (2009) as Cora Simmons
  • Diary of a Mad Black Woman (2005) as Cora
  • Tyler Perry's Madea's Family Reunion - The Play (2002) as Cora Jean Simmons
  • Kingdom Come (2001) as Lady #2
  • Sparkle (2012) as Ms. Sara Waters
  • Madea's Big Happy Family (2011) as Cora
  • Madea's Destination Wedding (2025) as Cora
  • Tyler Perry’s Madea’s Family Affair as Cora
  • Meet the Browns (2008) as Cora Brown
  • Mann & Wife (2015) as Toni Mann
  • Tyler Perry's Diary of a Mad Black Woman - The Play (2001) as Myrtle Simmons
  • Tyler Perry's Meet The Browns - The Play (2005) as Cora Jean Simmons
  • Soul Santa (2021) as Liz
  • Truth Be Told (2023)
  • Merry Wishmas (2018) as Keneisha 'Kenni' Wright
  • Madea's Class Reunion - The Play (2003) as Cora Jean Simmons

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Tamela Mann best known for?

Tamela Mann is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including NPR Tiny Desk Concerts (2008), Sherri (2022), Tamron Hall (2019), Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns (2009).

When and where was Tamela Mann born?

Tamela Mann was born on June 9, 1966 in Limestone County, Texas, USA.

How many credits does Tamela Mann have?

Tamela Mann has accumulated over 24 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2025.

What is Tamela Mann's background in cinema and television?

Tamela Jean Mann (née Johnson) is an American gospel singer, songwriter, and actress. She is married to actor David Mann. She began acting in 1999 when she was discovered by Tyler Perry. She debuted in the stage play I Can Do Bad All By Myself in 2000. The following year, she appeared in the comedy film Kingdom Come. ...